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A genetically engineered corn plant is approved for agricultural use. The plant produces pollen that can make its own toxins. These toxins protect the corn plant against pests and no longer require the application of chemical pesticide. What is a likely impact on the farmer of growing such a variety of corn

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The correct choice is A.

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This question lacks options, the options are:

A) The financial costs for the farmer would be lowered.

B) Federal agencies could initiate legal action against the farmer.

C) The farmer may be held responsible for increasing chemical pollution.

D) The farmer's expenses for pest control would increase due to an increase in bee population.

The answer is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Genetic engineering or modification is a process whereby the genome of an organism is manipulated in order to achieve a desirable trait in the organism. In this question, a farmer uses an approved genetically engineered corn plant, which produces pollen that can make its own toxins to repel pests.

Using this genetically modified corn plant means that the farmer no longer require the application of chemical pesticide to control the pests affecting his corn plant. The impact on the farmer of growing such a variety of corn is that the financial costs for the farmer would be lowered since he won't have to purchase chemical pesticides any longer.

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